Carlo: Balotelli is a crazy talent

30 July 2010 08:38
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti believes Manchester City will challenge for the Premier League title should they sign Mario Balotelli.[LNB] The hot-headed striker looks set to join ex-Inter boss Roberto Mancini at Eastlands amid suggestions that a £25million deal is nearing completion.[LNB]Balotelli's temperament has been called into question, but Ancelotti feels the 19-year-old could spearhead a title charge for City.[LNB]He said: "With him, Manchester City will challenge for the title, not just fourth.[LNB]"The Premier League is ideal place for him. Mario is a crazy talent."[LNB]Ancelotti added in La Stampa newspaper: "There is too much pressure on young players in Italy but there is almost no racism to contend with in England."[LNB]Balotelli, who is capped for Italy Under 21s, joined Inter from Lumezzane in 2007 and has netted 20 times in 59 league appearances for the Serie A champions.

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